VPN is the acronym for virtual private network – a service that provides a secure Internet connection by using private servers in remote locations.
All data traveling between your computer, smartphone or tablet and the VPN server is securely encrypted.
1. Is Your Private Data Safe When Connected to the Internet on Your iPhone or Android Smartphone?
Nowadays the smartphones we use are constantly connected to the Internet, exchanging data, syncing your emails, social media accounts and other profiles. But what if somebody intercepts that traffic and gets a hold of your credit card numbers, Facebook password, confidential emails and messages, and browsing history?
This is highly probable, especially when using unsecured public WiFi networks – as they have no encryption at all, even at the network access level. And if the WiFi networks is secured, it’s still not enough.
Solution: install a VPN service on your smartphone! Today’s VPN solutions are also available for mobile platforms, so you just have to choose the one that best fits your security needs (and budget) and get going.
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2. Is Your Android Phone Hacker- and Ransomware-Proof?
More and more companies report the rise of mobile phone ransomware attacks. And yes, they work as in the case of computers – they lock the device demanding a payment in a virtual currency such as Bitcoin to restore it to its original state.
Remember Wannacry ransomware earlier in 2017? The best way to protect yourself while on the Internet is not to be discoverable by a potential attacker. So, if you don’t want to be that guy or gal who is “lucky” enough to be targeted, you should get a VPN service right away on your mobile phone. It will create a secure and encrypted “tunnel” between your device and a remote server in the cloud so that a hacker will not be able to scan and push malware your way.
3. Need to Access Corporate Private Files on Your Phone when Working Remotely?
Sometimes it’s much easier to reply to someone via email from your iPhone or Android smartphone. But if you need to attach a confidential document (presentation, worksheet, etc.), you’d typically have to get them from the company’s online drive, which will require a secure connection.
If you’re using a VPN on your phone, not only you will be able to quickly do that, but also work in a completely secured environment, without any potential “leaks”.
4. Want to Unlock Restricted Content Online?
Some of the content on YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, BBC, The Wall Street Journal is restricted to certain areas only. This means that if you’re trying to access your service from abroad, you will not be able to do so.
This is where a VPN service also comes in handy – it will allow you to connect to a server that is located within the area where the content can be accessed – e.g. if you’re in Europe, you’ll be able to select a US server to watch your favorite streaming video shows right there on your phone!
5. Need More Bandwidth for Live Video Streaming or Uninterrupted Business Calls?
You may be wondering what’s the relevance of this when it comes to a VPN solution. As it turns out, mobile VPN services allow you to use multiple Internet connections at once, so you’ll get increased bandwidth and lower latency for your needs. This may translate into no buffering for video streaming, no disconnections for your business calls and the ability to run a live broadcast on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch at higher quality.
But remember – this only applies to mobile VPN services, like Speedify. All the other “traditional” VPNs will keep you protected, but with those you will compromise on speed and reliability.
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